Description
This slow cooker chicken fajitas recipe only has 5 ingredients! Quick and tasty, you can serve these fajitas with your favorite accompaniments. Low-carb, paleo, Whole30 compliant, this easy chicken recipe can also be cooked in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 large bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large onion or 2 small onions, sliced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes or salsa
- 1/3 cup fajita seasonings (see below for homemade blend)
- Salt & pepper to season the chicken
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (for Instant Pot only)
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with salt & pepper. Add the chicken & all the other ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours.
3. For the Instant Pot: Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Once hot, add the oil, onion, and bell pepper and cook 3-5 minutes or until soft.
4. Season the chicken with salt & pepper. Add the seasoned chicken, broth, diced tomatoes, and all the other seasonings to the pot. Stir to mix well.
5. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 8 minutes.
6. When cooking time is complete, quick release pressure.
Notes
Serve with tortillas, cauliflower rice, or over salad greens for a low-carb option. Top with avocado, lime, cilantro, or your favorite fajita toppings. The fajita seasoning can be adjusted for spice level. Can be meal prepped and frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg